Interim HR Advisor

HR Advisor | 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Mat Cover) | Tottenham | -42K | Immediate Start | Retail

You will act as a trusted HR partner, providing expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle while helping to drive people-focused initiatives and projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR generalist who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, managing employee relations matters, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

HR Advisory & Operational Support

• Provide professional HR support and guidance to employees and managers
• Manage HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes and offboarding.
• Ensure all employee records, documentation and HR systems are maintained accurately and compliantly.
• Prepare and analyse HR data, reports and payroll changes to support business decision-making.
• Act as a key user of the HR system, ensuring data integrity and process efficiency.
• Support a varied workforce including permanent employees, casual workers, consultants and volunteers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR policies, processes and ways of working.
• Advise and support managers on a range of employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in managing people-related issues.
• Ensure all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Review and support the ongoing development of HR policies and procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who can confidently balance operational HR delivery with strong stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role in a fast-paced environment similar to retail.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and case management experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using HR systems and producing HR data and reports.
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we''re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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